Iran's UN Ambassador Warns: "No Compliance With Agreement If U.S. Continues to Violate Obligations"

Amid escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, which have spiraled into armed conflict between the United States and Iran, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations criticized U.S. violations of the agreement and warned that Iran may also cease compliance, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on July 11 (local time).

According to the report, Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran's Ambassador to the UN, told reporters outside the UN Security Council chamber, "If the U.S. continues to violate its obligations under the Islamabad Agreement, Iran will no longer have the responsibility to fulfill the agreement."

He further emphasized, "The Iranian government is only willing to implement this agreement on the premise that the U.S. fulfills its obligations fully and in good faith."

He also condemned the U.S. attacks on Iranian islands and southern cities on July 7 and 8 as a clear violation of the UN Charter.

Iran recently attacked three merchant vessels that attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via routes not designated by Iran.

In response, the U.S. launched airstrikes on military facilities and infrastructure in southern Iran, and in retaliation, Iran conducted missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media platform Truth Social the previous day, "The Islamic Republic of Iran has requested that we continue 'dialogue' with them." He added, "We agreed to this, but the U.S. firmly informed the Iranian side that the ceasefire has ended."

Additionally, according to Reuters and other outlets, senior U.S. officials stated that the U.S. is demanding that Iran issue a public statement committing to stop attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and to open all routes without tolls.

In relation to this, a source familiar with Iran's negotiations told Fars News Agency, "The claim that Iran requested negotiations with the U.S. is groundless," adding, "Iran has not requested any negotiations with the U.S., and no negotiations will take place until the U.S. withdraws its existing position (demands)."

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